Members of Newport Wedding Party Melee Appeared in Court

Members of Newport Wedding Party Melee Appeared in Court

Members of the wedding party who were involved in the melee with Newport Police at Bowen’s Wharf this weekend appeared in court on Wednesday to face charges.

The Barrington husband and wife -- David Onik, 44, and Rachael Onik, 41 -- pleaded not guilty, and bail was set at $1,000. David Onik is charged with disorderly conduct, and Rachael Onik with two counts of simple assault, one count of resisting arrest, one count of obstructing an officer and one count of disorderly conduct.

Alexandra Flaherty, 31, and Robert Nash, 30, both of Marshfield, Massachusetts, did not enter pleas. Their cases are being moved to superior court.  Nash can be seen in one of the videos repeatedly punching Newport Police Sergeant Stephen Carrig in the face. Carrig reported that he had his nose broken and sustained other injuries. Nash is facing felony assault charges.

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Flaherty and Nash's bail was also set at $1,000. Both Flaherty and Nash are charged with assault of police officers, simple assault, resisting arrest, obstructing an officer, and disorderly conduct.

Olivia Costello, 20, of Milton, Massachusetts, also pleaded not guilty, and bail was set at $1,000. She is charged with simple assault, resisting arrest, obstructing an officer, and disorderly conduct.

The sixth person who was charged, Kylie Swain, 28, of South Weymouth, Massachusetts, who was charged with simple assault and disorderly conduct in connection with the incident, did not appear in court on Wednesday.